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Cycladic Discovery

Travel through Greece with stops in Athens, Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini, and discover the wonderful history and romantic atmosphere of this country's iconic cities and islands. From the beautiful volcanic caldera of Santorini to the hustle and bustle of Greece's largest city, you'll get a taste of it all on this 12-day journey.

Visit iconic Greek islands and experience the history, charm and sunny skies of this incredible region. Your flights, accommodations, land and ferry transfers are included, and you’ll have ample time to explore the islands at your own pace.

Location:

  • Athens, Greece (ATH)
  • Naxos, Cyclades, Greece
  • Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
  • Greece
12  Days | 10  nights
Call to book: 1-866-529-2079
Travelling as a group of 10 or more? Request a group quote.

INCLUSIONS

  • Round-trip flights to Athens (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
  • Local flight from Santorini to Athens
  • 10 nights of accommodation
  • 10 breakfasts
  • Airport and port transfers in Athens, Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini
  • Fast ferry Athens to Mykonos; Hydrofoil Mykonos to Naxos and Naxos to Santorini
  • 1 activity included:
    • Half-day tour to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
  • Porterage
  • Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points

ITINERARY

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Athens.

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Day 2

Welcome to Athens

Upon arrival in Athens, transfer to your hotel and check in.

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Day 3

Athens: Sightseeing

Head out on a morning sightseeing tour of the city, including a visit to the Acropolis. Then spend the afternoon at leisure. Athens is home to countless restaurants and cafés, great shopping on Ermou and Kolonaki streets, and fascinating history.

Activity Included

  • The Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum: Follow your expert guides as they take you for a quick stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. From here, you’ll continue on and pass by the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). Next up is a comprehensive visit of the Acropolis to see architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the impressive Parthenon. End the tour with visit of the New Acropolis Museum.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 4

Athens - Mykonos

After breakfast, head to Mykonos via fast ferry. Transfer to your hotel and check in, and spend the rest of the day at leisure to discover this cosmopolitan island.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Days 5 & 6

Mykonos: At Leisure

Enjoy two days on the famous island of Mykonos.

Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT:

Admire the island's iconic windmills and chapels, or have a beach day on one of many golden-sand beaches: Platis Gialos, Ornos, Psarou or Super Paradise, to name just a few!

Meal(s): 2 breakfasts
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Day 7

Mykonos - Naxos

Transfer to the port and travel via hydrofoil to Naxos, an island filled with a rich history and lore. Transfer to your hotel and check in, and spend the rest of your day at leisure.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 8

Naxos: At Leisure

Head out and explore the lush island of Naxos at your own pace.

Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: This island offers great hiking and walking, charming villages with excellent souvenir shopping and beautiful beaches. Relax on sunny beaches with turquoise waters, or explore the capital, Naxos Town (also called Chora), with a hilltop castle. Visit the Portara, a marble monument that was once a temple devoted to Apollo. As you explore the island, you may see sheep, goats and cows�be sure to sample fresh local cheese!
Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 9

Naxos - Santorini

After breakfast, transfer to the port and travel via hydrofoil to Santorini, a beautiful island with spectacular landscapes. Transfer to your hotel and check in, then spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Days 10 & 11

Santorini: At Leisure

Spend two full days on the beautiful volcanic island of Santorini.

Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: Santorini is a dream, with white houses dotting beautiful hillsides, a unique caldera and gorgeous colourful beaches. Visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira ($), which hosts artifacts from the sites of Akrotiri and Ancient Thera. Be sure to check out Oia's incredible sunsets.
Meal(s): 2 breakfasts
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Day 12

Santorini - Athens - Return to Canada

After breakfast, transfer to Santorini airport for your local flight to Athens, where you will board your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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ACCOMMODATIONS

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Where “or similar” is indicated, guests will stay at a hotel of the same star rating. The hotel accommodations will be communicated to the consumer or travel agent prior to departure.

Location
HOTEL
Athens, Greece (ATH)
Polis Grand Hotel (or similar)
Hotel Erato (or similar)
Naxos, Cyclades, Greece
Naxos Resort Beach Hotel (or similar)
Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
Star Hotel (or similar)
Athens, Greece (ATH)
Athenaeum Grand Hotel (or similar)
Vienoula's Garden Hotel (or similar)
Naxos, Cyclades, Greece
Porto Naxos Hotel (or similar)
Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
Rose Bay Hotel (or similar)
Athens, Greece (ATH)
NJV Athens Plaza Hotel (or similar)
Myconian Imperial Resort & Thalasso Spa Center (or similar)
Naxos, Cyclades, Greece
Lagos Mare Hotel (or similar)
Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
Costa Grand Resort & Spa (or similar)
Athens, Greece (ATH)
Polis Grand Hotel (or similar)
Mykonos, Cyclades , Greece
Erato Hotel (or similar)
Naxos, Cyclades, Greece
Naxos Resort (or similar)
Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
Star Hotel (or similar)
Mykonos, Cyclades , Greece
Vienoula's Garden Hotel (or similar)
Naxos, Cyclades, Greece
Porto Naxos (or similar)
Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
Rose Bay Hotel (or similar)
Athens, Greece (ATH)
NJV Athens Plaza (or similar)
Mykonos, Cyclades , Greece
Myconian Imperial Resort & Thalasso Spa Center (or similar)
Naxos, Cyclades, Greece
Lagos Mare Hotel (or similar)
Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
Costa Grand Hotel (or similar)

Room Specifications

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Note: 1 infant, or 1 child (ages 2-11) allowed when sharing a room with 2 full paying adults.

IMPORTANT INFO

DEPARTURE DATES

Daily from April 01 - October 15, 2023

 

MORE TO KNOW

Not included

  • Meals, unless noted
  • Transfers, unless noted
  • Additional activities and excursions
  • Personal expenses and insurance

Itinerary schedule: Please note that the day-to-day itinerary should occur as planned, but may alter slightly depending on the time between the inter-island flight and the international flight back to Canada.

The order of the islands visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.

ACTIVITIES

The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package, but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.

The Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum:

  • Half-day morning tour
  • April to October
  • Daily service
  • English/French Departure at 8:45 am – return at 1:30 pm

CITY TAXES

City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Greece and are payable in local currency upon arrival. Rates vary from 1 EUR to 5 EUR depending on hotel star rating and location and are calculated per room, per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.

TRANSPORTATION

Fast Ferry: in numbered air seat
Hydrofoil: in Economy Class


Local flight (Mykonos to Athens) baggage allowance: 1 piece of luggage 20 kg; 1 piece hand luggage 8 kg

Pricing display

Prices take into account taxes and are rounded to the nearest full dollar. Full details on taxes and fees are on the booking page.